Himachal Pradesh Aims to Cut Short-Lived Climate Pollutants by 85% by 2047

A comprehensive study on short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) in Himachal Pradesh projects an 85% reduction by 2047 through targeted sectoral strategies. Key measures include reducing methane emissions via improved livestock management, cutting black carbon and particulate matter by controlling diesel generators and promoting clean technologies, and lowering transport emissions by increasing electric vehicle use and scrapping older vehicles. The report highlights SLCPs’ significant warming effects and their impact on air quality, glacier melt, and regional climate risks, emphasizing urgent action to protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.